Seven misconceptions about smart factories
21 December, 2021 by Sharmila Annaswamy, IoT AnalyticsResearch by IoT Analytics GmbH on smart factories shows that there are some common misconceptions about what it takes to realise a smart factory.
Giving industrial robots touch sensitivity
20 December, 2021Eureka Robotics and Denso Wave partner to tackle robot force control.
Turck LI-Q25 linear position sensors with IO-Link
20 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdTurck has upgraded its Li-Q25 inductive positioning systems and equipped the contactless linear position sensors with IO-Link.
Remote space and robotics operations complex to be located in Perth
20 December, 2021SpAARC builds on Fugro's remote operations capabilities and is set to improve remote operations in Australia's space industry by creating an efficient operating standard.
Beckhoff MX-System controllers
20 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdBeckhoff's MX-System is designed to offer a flexible, space-optimised and intelligent system solution that replaces the conventional control cabinet.
PLC vs embedded control: which one is best?
15 December, 2021 by John Young, APAC Sales Director, EU Automation | Supplied by: EU AutomationPLCs have been at the core of almost any automated system for many years; however, embedded systems can perform the same function for a fraction of the price.
Warehouse robots play a vital role in keeping supply chains running
06 December, 2021 by Mike Futch, CEO, Tompkins Robotics*In the warehouse, robots aren't replacing workers; rather, they are playing a vital role in keeping the supply chain from completely toppling.
Siemens LOGO! microcontroller starter kit
01 December, 2021 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialLOGO! starter kits from Siemens come with everything needed to get started with basic automation applications.
Lights-out robotic machine tending addresses labour issues
30 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsA machine shop business has solved labour issues using robotic 3D bin picking and machine tending.
Dexterous robotic hands manipulate thousands of objects with ease
30 November, 2021Researchers at MIT have developed a model-free framework that reorients over 2000 diverse objects with a robot hand facing both upward and downward.
Field robotics revenue to reach US$29 billion by 2030: report
26 November, 2021Teleoperated robots and hardware-agnostic robotics platforms are nascent trends with huge future potential, according to ABI Research.
OnRobot launches remote monitoring software for cobots
22 November, 2021 | Supplied by: OnRobotEnd-of-arm tool manufacturer OnRobot has ventured into the analytics software market with the launch of WebLytics.
Five industrial robotics trends in 2021
19 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdRecent advancements in robotics are paving the way for more efficiency in the future.
UR says Q3 results are a strong indication of future growth
11 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsRecent revenue growth at Universal Robots is indicating a strong future for the collaborative robot market.
Mitsubishi Electric launches online virtual factory tours
09 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric AustraliaTours provide access to digital manufacturing in practice.